SOFT GROUND TUNNEL SHIELDS IN JAPAN

In Japan, as a modern approach to underground development, shield tunneling methods have been used increasingly for various projects such as rail tunnels, sewers and other utility networks. One of the most important features of tunneling is the selection of the optimum shield machine--the unit which works best under specific soil conditions with the greatest economic feasibility.

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  Morgan-Grampian (Construction Press) Limited

  Morgan-Grampian House, 30 Calderwood Street
  London SE18 6QH,   England 
• Authors:
  • Yoskikawa, T
• Publication Date: 1985-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Tunnels & Tunnelling International
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Progressive Media Markets, Ltd
  • ISSN: 0041-414X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Conveyors; Economic analysis; Feasibility analysis; Mucking; Soils; Subways; Tunneling machines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Soil conditions
• Old TRIS Terms: Subway construction
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Economics; Geotechnology; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00450489
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM